scholarly journals The association between food insecurity and depressive symptoms severity among pregnant women differs by social support category: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. e12351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barnabas K. Natamba ◽  
Saurabh Mehta ◽  
Jane Achan ◽  
Rebecca J. Stoltzfus ◽  
Jeffrey K. Griffiths ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Antenatal depressive symptoms in Jamaica associated with limited perceived partner and other social support: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. e0194338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omotayo Bernard ◽  
Roger C. Gibson ◽  
Affette McCaw-Binns ◽  
Jody Reece ◽  
Charlene Coore-Desai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antenatal Depressive Symptoms

scholarly journals Prenatal distress level and its predictors according to the gestational age in pregnant women in the semi-urban region in Northwestern Turkey: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeliz Mercan ◽  
Kevser TARI SELCUK ◽  
Figen DIGIN ◽  
Hasan SAYGIN
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northwestern Turkey ◽  
Prenatal Distress

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the level and predictors of prenatal distress in pregnant women according to gestational age.Methods: This a cross-sectional study was conducted in eight Family Health Centers (FHCs) in Kirklareli, in Turkey. The study included 179 pregnant women who presented to the FHCs, who were at ≥12th week of gestation. Results:The frequency of prenatal distress in the participants was 21.2% (between 12th-27th weeks:16.5%, between 28th-41st weeks: 26.8%). It was found that level of education, age of the spouse, current pregnancy being unplanned, and social support levels were associated with the level of prenatal distress in ≥12th week or between 12th-27th weeks or between 28th-41st weeks (p<0.05). And also, perceived income level, abortion, and the number of pregnancies were associated with the level of prenatal distress in ≥12th weeks; the age of women, perceived income levels, previous abortion experience, and the number of pregnancies were associated with the level of prenatal distress in between 12th-27th weeks; the age of women, education level of spouse', and previous birth experience prenatal distress levels were associated in between 28th-41st weeks (p<0.05).Conclusion: The level of prenatal distress according to the gestational age, the education level of the woman, the age of her spouse’, the unplanned pregnancy, and social support levels were predictors. In both periods, the age of women were determinants in prenatal stress levels in pregnant women. Pregnant women should be screened and evaluated for prenatal distress in their application to FHCs.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms among frontline and non-frontline healthcare providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kelantan, Malaysia: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256932
Author(s):  
Mohd Noor Norhayati ◽  
Ruhana Che Yusof ◽  
Mohd Yacob Azman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychiatric Illnesses ◽  
Government Hospitals

Background Healthcare providers are vulnerable in the fight against COVID-19 and may experience significant psychological and mental health consequences. This study aimed to compare the levels of depressive symptoms among frontline and non-frontline healthcare providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in two government hospitals managing COVID-19-related cases in Kelantan, Malaysia from May to July 2020 to identify and compared depressive symptoms levels of frontline and non-frontline healthcare providers. Convenient sampling was applied in the selection of eligible participants and those diagnosed as having any psychiatric illnesses were excluded. The self-administered questionnaires for the Malay versions of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to measure depressive symptoms score and the Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey to measure social support score as an important confounder. A descriptive analysis, independent t-test and ANCOVA were performed using SPSS version 26. Results A total of 306 respondents from healthcare providers were recruited which 160 were frontline healthcare providers and 146 were non-frontline healthcare providers. The level of depressive symptoms (HADS score >8) was 27.5% for the frontline healthcare providers and 37.7% for the non-frontline healthcare providers. The mean depressive symptoms score for the non-frontline healthcare providers was 0.75 points higher than that of the frontline healthcare providers after adjusting for gender, duration of employment and social support. Conclusion Non-frontline healthcare providers are also experiencing psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic even though they do not have direct contact with COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Association between Perceived Social Support and Health-Promoting lifestyle in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi ◽  
Armin Aslani ◽  
Sepideh Hajian
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Promoting Behaviors ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle

Abstract Introduction: Adopting health-promoting lifestyle might be affected by a variety of factors. The existing evidence suggests that social support can improve health by fulfilling physical and mental needs. This study aimed to investigate the association between social support and health-promoting lifestyle in Pregnancy. Methods: Using multistage cluster sampling method, this cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 pregnant women. Data were collected using three questionnaires, including a self-reported demographic and obstetric, health-promoting lifestyle profile and perceived social support questionnaires. Data were analyzed using a t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression model with SPSS software ver. 21 with. Results: The mean (SD) of health-promoting behaviors was 135.21(20.03). Amongst the different dimensions of health-promoting behaviors, the highest mean was detected in spiritual growth 26.84 (4.90) and nutrition 26.17 (4.22), respectively. Meanwhile, the lowest scores were detected in sub-domains of stress management 19.80 (3.78) and physical activity 16.71(4.14), respectively. The mean (SD) of perceived social support was 60.31 (14.75), and 51.7% of the participants had intermediate social support. Results indicated a significant difference between the mean score of Health-Promoting Lifestyle at different levels of social support. There was a direct and significant association between the scores of social support and health-promoting behavior (r=0.36; P<0.001). Conclusion: Pregnant women with better perception of social support had a better performance in adopting health-promoting Lifestyle. However, the status of health behaviors and social support was not favorable. Thus, there is a need to intervene and design programs to help pregnant women and improve their health.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms during pregnancy and their risk factors – a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Stepan Feduniw ◽  
◽  
Olga Płaza ◽  
Dominika Paździor ◽  
Katarzyna Kosińska-Kaczyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Introduction. It was established that intragestational depression is a common disease, with the estimated average prevalence of 10–25% in all expectant mothers worldwide. Aim of the study. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of depressive symptoms in pregnant women in Poland and to identify which factors may be related to a higher risk of depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Material and methods. A prospective cross-sectional study was performed. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the validated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). 346 women were enrolled in the study. Results. 130 women (37.6%) scored 13 or more points and were considered as presenting with depressive symptoms. Independent risk factors of depressive symptoms during pregnancy including mood disorders diagnosed before the current pregnancy (aOR=2.68, 95%CI 1.37-5.22), mental disorders confirmed in family members (aOR=2.72, 95%CI 1.24-5.98), unhappiness in their current relationship (aOR=4.0, 95%CI 1.77-9.01), lack of support from family members (aOR=2.73, 95%CI 1.51-4.96) increased the risk of DS and good financial status decreased the risk of DS occurrence (aOR=0.45, 95%CI: 0.25-0.80). Conclusions. Pregnant women commonly report depressive symptoms. The evaluation of relations with the family members, socio-economic status, former depressive symptoms and possible prenatal depression are essential for proper screening of depression in pregnant women.

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